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Nick Gonzales hadn’t quite forgotten what it was like driving to PNC Park with the knowledge he’d be in the starting lineup, yet when he did Tuesday for the first time in over two months, it evoked strong emotions.

Nick Gonzales returned to the field for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 3-0 loss to the Houston Astros Tuesday night. It was his first game since exiting early on Opening Day against the Marlins in Miami.

Once a notable prospect with the Rangers, Solak burst onto the scene in 2019 but has floundered in his subsequent big league appearances. He hit five home runs in his first 33 big league games while drawing walks at an 11.

Solak decided to elect free agency following this move, but will now return to Indianapolis and look to earn a spot back on the Pirates in the future. Solak played exceptionally w

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the rehabilitation assignment of infielder Nick Gonzales and activated him from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, the club announced. To make room for Gonazles on the 26- and 40-man rosters,